French word

élection

Pronunciation

IPA/elɛksjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounelection

Example

Il a gagné l'élection.

He won the election.

Illustration for élection (election)

More examples

Les résultats de l'élection seront publiés ce soir.

The election results will be published tonight.

Core concept

A shared civic decision in which an electorate determines who will represent it or which public option will prevail.

Common phrases

  • l'élection présidentielle

    presidential election

  • résultats de l'élection

    election results

  • participation à l'élection

    participation in the election

Similar words

vote: The act of casting one ballot on paper or through an electronic device.
référendum: A direct vote by citizens on an important national or local issue.

Definition in French

Acte collectif et organisé par lequel des électeurs votent pour choisir des représentants ou décider d'une question publique.

Word origin

The noun élection was borrowed through Old French from Latin electio, formed from eligere, to choose.

Usage tips

  • Élection names the overall electoral process or event, while vote usually names a ballot or an act of voting.

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